Love of Nirvana (2024) s01e32 Episode Script

♪Flower petals have fallen,
piling as high as mortal mercilessness♪
♪Gone with the wind,
as if it has never existed♪
♪I ask for more time♪
♪To rewrite our stories♪
♪We travel together in joys and woes♪
♪Blood bathes this entangled destiny♪
♪For the next reunion
in the troubled times♪
♪We tread a treacherous path♪
♪To find each other♪
♪Wars and bleakness,
the bright moon shines upon the city♪
♪I will offer my bravery♪
♪Fighting relentlessly♪
♪All for no regrets♪
♪In this life-and-death battle,
I will not back down♪
♪Withstand enduring time♪
♪Someone at the end of the world
never leaves♪
♪I brave the grim haze
to be with you once again♪
=Love of Nirvana=
(Based on Xiao Lou's novel of the same name)
=Episode 32=
Commander Wei, you came here personally.
(Imperial Medical Bureau, Palace)
Are you not feeling well?
The anniversary of Consort Wei's death
is approaching,
and I feel restless,
so I came to ask
for some mind-soothing tonic,
Imperial Physician Sun.
Commander Wei,
the bond between you and Her Highness
is truly moving.
Her mind is now at peace.
Please don't dwell on it too much.
I remember
when my sister's life was in danger,
it was you
who treated her, right?
Yes.
You are highly skilled
and have cured
many complicated illnesses.
But why couldn't you
save her?
Consort Wei suffered a hemorrhage
due to premature labor.
I tried everything I knew,
but I still couldn't save her.
I'm sorry.
I'm truly sorry.
You were responsible
for her health.
Every diagnosis said
she was healthy
and the baby was stable.
When I escorted her out of the palace,
she was in good condition.
How did things get so severe
under your care?
I'm wronged!
That day,
when I heard of her premature labor,
I rushed to treat Her Highness
without delay.
But by the time I arrived,
Her Highness was bleeding a lot
and had already given up.
Not even an immortal
could've saved her at that point.
What do you mean
by "given up"?
When women face danger
during childbirth,
they fight to stay alive
and choose to protect themselves
for a survival chance.
However,
Her Highness
was exhausted from crying
and didn't listen to anything we said.
I honestly had no way to save her.
My sister wanted the child
more than anyone.
There's no way she would give up
in such a critical moment.
There must be something
behind her difficult labor.
But Her Highness is a consort.
Who would dare to harm her?
According to Yan Shuangqiao,
His Majesty is the mastermind
behind Prince Qi's case.
Could it be
Yifei,
we need to look into the truth
of my sister's difficult labor.
Keep an eye on Imperial Medical Bureau.
There is news from the palace.
Commander Wei
has been secretly investigating
the death of Consort Wei.
Why did he suddenly
start suspecting her death?
Did he
find out about the spies?
He won't.
They are hidden too well
to be uncovered.
I also confirmed
that the person who took away
Jiang Ci's poisoned liquor
during the flower banquet
was Commander Wei.
Commander Wei is highly esteemed,
but it turns out he's a jealous man.
How childish.
However,
this isn't necessarily a bad thing.
(Wei's Residence)
My Lord,
just as you predicted,
after you questioned
Imperial Physician Sun,
he became restless
and secretly went
to the medical archives
to check the diagnosis reports
from that year.
What did you find?
I followed him there.
He seemed confused
about the prescription,
but he kept quiet about it.
Imperial Physician Sun told me
that my sister had a hemorrhage,
but he didn't reveal anything else.
I suspect he's afraid to disclose more.
My Lord,
Madam Rongguo wants to see you.
Greetings, Madam Rongguo.
Please skip the formalities,
Commander Wei.
Please come with me.
I wonder why you asked for me,
Madam Rongguo.
I heard that you are
investigating Consort Wei's case.
I'm curious
if you have any suspects in mind.
I wasn't with her
when she died,
and I have always felt deep regret.
So I seek some of her belongings
as a remembrance.
Madam, you are well informed.
You know everything
that happens in the palace.
I planted some informants
in the palace.
Consort Wei
was one of them.
To be frank,
over the years,
I've been selecting
beautiful ladies
and sending them to the palace.
However,
only your sister, Wei Yu,
received great favor from His Majesty,
and only she
died so tragically.
You brought this on her.
If it weren't for me
to send her into the palace,
she would've been humiliated,
and you
would've been trapped in the bloodshed
of the slave arena for good.
I sent her into the palace,
and she managed to become a consort.
If she had given birth smoothly,
she would've gained more favor
from His Majesty
and helped me better.
Why would I harm her instead?
Weren't you afraid
she would reveal your secret?
That's why you killed her.
Back then,
when Consort Wei accompanied His Majesty
to ancestral rites,
I sent my men to protect her in secret
just to make sure
she had a smooth labor.
Your sister had always been
in good condition and stable.
The difficult labor was too sudden,
and it seemed suspicious to me,
so I had someone look into it.
As expected,
her premature birth was passed off
as an unstable pregnancy.
But in fact,
someone used saffron crocus on her
before she went into labor.
You have been in the palace for years.
I assume you know
that the person capable of this
can only be one.
Are you accusing
His Majesty?
Do you have any evidence?
Evidence?
My whole life is the evidence itself.
His Majesty has never loved
or trusted anyone.
His favor is mere charity.
He grants or withdraws it
at his whim.
For the highest throne,
his beloved
and trusted aides
are nothing.
As compared to his secrets,
your sister,
you,
me,
my husband,
all of us
are merely minions he can discard
or kill at his wish.
You are close to His Majesty.
Why are you telling me all this?
I heard that Princess Yong'an
has had a few accidents
in the palace recently.
Princess Yong'an
is the daughter of Prince Qi.
She is a concern
that keeps bothering His Majesty.
The imperial power struggle
is deep and unpredictable.
Prince Qi's case
has more to it than meets the eye.
As long as His Majesty
is still in power,
none of us will get what we want.
Bear this in mind:
The Emperor is our common enemy.
You and I
are in the same boat.
The palace
is full of threats and dangers.
Jiang Ci may avoid an open foe,
but how many hidden traps can she avoid?
Aren't you one of those
who try to harm Princess Yong'an?
Do you really think
you can shift the suspicion
to His Majesty?
Do you think
a mere maidservant
could mislead the Light Bureau?
You planned this at the Eastern Palace,
first,
to get rid of Jiang Ci
so that Pei Yan would give up.
Second,
you aimed to shift the blame
to His Majesty.
You tried to kill two birds
with one stone.
Instead,
you have shot yourself
in the foot.
The tea is quite nice,
but it's not to my liking.
I will take my leave.
Madam, I truly appreciate
your honesty.
Madam,
Wei Zhao has already
figured something out.
Will that pose a risk for you?
Previously,
he didn't report
the flower banquet incident.
He may not be entirely loyal.
He probably has another plan,
which is why he didn't bring that up.
On top of that,
my target is Xie Che.
I need to start with his henchman,
the Light Guards.
But with Wei Zhao's attitude,
will he allow that?
It's not up to him.
(Yu,)
(you are due soon.)
Please stay in the palace and rest.
Don't go to the ancestral rites.
I have to go.
Why?
Once the baby is born,
I may not
have another chance to go out.
I will go with you.
Don't be absurd.
You have finally secured
your position.
Don't give others a chance
to undermine you.
Well,
you can come up
with a pet name for my child.
Perhaps you will get to see it
when I return.
I have had a name ready.
Whether it's a boy or a girl,
they will be called Linglang.
I don't want the child to lose
what we lost.
My Lord,
what did Madam Rongguo say?
She said
that Yu was an informant
she placed in the palace.
The murderer
is most likely His Majesty.
I can't believe this is the secret
behind Her Highness's death.
But she was pregnant
with His Majesty's child.
Why would His Majesty
kill her?
If it truly was His Majesty,
there can only be one reason.
He didn't want Prince Qi's case
to be brought up again.
I also gathered
that the Internal Affairs Bureau
has been secretly searching
for Yan Shuangqiao these years.
She didn't lie.
In that case,
why would His Majesty
keep her in the Light Bureau
without any action
when he already knows she's in Qingkang?
Could it be
that he suspects you
and intends to test you?
I don't think so.
If His Majesty suspects me,
he won't keep Yan Shuangqiao
at my place.
It's not likely
if he were an ordinary man,
but he's the Emperor.
What do you plan to do?
By the way, you asked
for the Lingjiu Flower last time.
Hong Jie has someone deliver it here.
What's the condition in Yueluo now?
I heard that the government of Liangzhou
was just putting on a show
like sending a thousand cattle and sheep
and gold and silver to Yueluo,
but the rest remains.
They are good at taking beatings, huh?
Come over.
These Yueluo slaves are too weak.
Why?
Do I have to give you a sedan chair?
Gah!
Who are you?
They are the slaves I bought.
Now we bought them.
What's a big deal about having money?
Buy all the slave tribute next year
if you can.
Exactly.
They are mine now.
Go.
Go now.
The tribute of Yueluo slaves
is soon due.
(Lord of Jianding's Residence)
I just heard
that Wei Zhao came here.
Did he speak harshly to you, Mother?
I'm glad
that you still care about me
at this point.
My marriage has already been decided.
I hope you won't interfere
or take any
meaningless action.
I noticed Wei Zhao
also has feelings
for that girl.
So what?
You are really my son.
Love
is like holding a torch
against the wind.
Your hand is always exposed to the fire.
But Yan,
I won't let your hand burn.
Forget it.
Here we are now.
Just do what you want.
Thank you for your understanding,
Mother.
(The distance from Yuchun Pavilion)
(to the first palace gate)
(takes almost thirty minutes,)
(and to the second palace gate)
(takes another fifteen minutes.)
(How should I get out of here?)
What are you doing here?
Your master's birthday has passed,
but you can still prepare
a bowl of Bitterless Congee
to make up for her present.
(I assure you
that you will get to taste)
(the most authentic Bitterless Congee
this year.)
What a surprise.
You know how to cook Bitterless Congee.
I learned it from Yu Lian's mother.
I was thinking of
Yes?
I don't remember.
Do you know
why I like to add sugar
to my congee?
My sister and I always starved
when we were on the run.
(She was worried about me,)
(so she gave me)
(the only sweet she had.)
(Afterward, we got separated.)
(But she never gave up
on looking for me.)
Zhao!
(If it weren't for her,)
(I would've died in the slave arena.)
My sister and I lost our family,
but she never blamed or hated anyone.
She was friendly
with everyone around her,
hoping for a peaceful life.
But I only found out today
that she was bearing
immeasurable pressure alone.
Jiang Ci,
I suspect someone
sent my sister into the palace.
She didn't betray Prince Qi.
Two bowls of Bitterless Congee.
One for you,
and one for my master.
I will go with you.
Oh, my.
There are holes in all her clothes.
Tonight's moon
seems familiar.
It's not as beautiful as in Yueluo.
My Lord.
Miss Jiang.
What has happened?
Yan Shuangqiao
is gone.
What do you mean by gone?
A few palace maids came
earlier this evening.
They said they came to congratulate you
on your marriage
and brought some pastries and gifts.
I suppose someone snuck in at that time
and abducted Yan Shuangqiao
when the guards were changing shifts.
Who abducted her?
I must find her.
Calm down.
My master is missing.
How can I calm down?
You distinctly know Qingkang
is a dangerous place for her.
She shouldn't have come here.
Miss Jiang,
Commander Wei keeps reminding us
to keep a close eye on Master Yan.
This is unexpected.
Besides
Besides, the enemy your master is facing
is a powerful person
that Commander Wei is wary of.
Yifei!
The person who can come with the excuse
of delivering gifts from the palace
and pose a threat to Master
is His Majesty?
It's just a possibility.
We need to verify it.
If it really is him,
why would he secretly abduct Master
when he'd decreed
to keep her in the Light Bureau?
If he is connected to Prince Qi's case,
he must feel threatened
by your master's identity.
Once he finds a chance
to abduct your master
without alerting anyone,
he can manipulate her
without constraint.
I must return to the palace.
If it really is His Majesty,
he will have the leverage to deal
with my master
when he finds out I'm gone.
Only if I go back
and avoid making him anxious
can my master be saved.
He has already conferred
the title of princess to me,
so he wouldn't do anything to me,
am I right?
You know I won't budge
once I have made up my mind.
All right.
But after you return,
don't let anyone find out
that you already know
your master disappeared.
My Lord,
who do you think
has abducted Yan Shuangqiao?
Could it be
His Majesty?
Tomorrow,
I will seek His Majesty's forgiveness
and see his response.
Won't that
be too risky?
He will suspect me
if I cover it up.
Yan Shuangqiao is an important witness.
We must find her.
Your Majesty,
when I was patrolling
the Light Bureau,
I found that Princess Yong'an's master
was gone.
It's my fault.
Please punish me, Your Majesty.
What have you found?
I can't locate the culprit yet.
Perhaps
Yan Shuangqiao escaped on her own.
My men are investigating.
She's not a sinner,
so she didn't escape.
I found
that someone broke into her room.
Perhaps
Yan Shuangqiao was secretly abducted.
Your Majesty, you treat her well
because you care for Princess Yong'an.
I will definitely find her
as soon as possible
and give you and Princess Yong'an
an explanation.
I propose we post notices
and search around the city.
Keep it low profile.
Don't alert anyone.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Go ahead.
Your Majesty,
Commander Wei
reported to the truth.
I believe he knows nothing
about Yan Shuangqiao's disappearance.
It's just
that Yan Shuangqiao has disappeared,
Princess Yong'an's marriage
Has the Ministry of Rites
drafted the decree yet?
Yes,
Your Majesty.
The date is on the 18th day
of the 11th month.
I will only be at ease
if Yong'an stays in Qingkang.
Don't mention Yan Shuangqiao
to anyone yet.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I want Sanlang to investigate
who the person
lurking behind the scenes is.
Yes, Your Majesty.
These are your favorite dishes.
You might want to eat them.
Once you return,
you can eat as much as you wish.
You wanted to eat
a few more crabs
that day at Lanyue Parlor,
but I stopped you.
Today, I specially
brought some fine brew
to make it up
for you.
Here.
Lord Pei, you are kind
and considerate.
I will do anything I can
to repay you.
You know I didn't ask for that.
You also know I didn't ask for these.
I'm willing to give you
anything you want.
Ci,
we used to be close
and share our thoughts
with each other.
Why did you forget that?
My care for you never changes.
Likewise, your intention to trap me
never changes, either.
His Majesty has granted us
a marriage decree.
I will prepare everything
and wait for you to come home.
You are not satisfied
with Lord of Jianding,
or do you have someone else you like?
Lord Pei is a fine man,
while I'm only an ordinary woman.
We don't belong to the same world,
and we certainly shouldn't get married.
But I can't go back on my word.
I have promised Pei Yan
to marry you off to him.
How could I renege?
Your Majesty,
forced feelings won't bring happiness.
Besides,
I need to negotiate my marriage
with my master.
Your Majesty, will you allow me
to meet with my master?
You are Princess Yong'an now.
You can't simply leave the palace.
Focus on preparing for your wedding.
You will meet
your master later.
I tested His Majesty.
I think he didn't abduct Master.
How did you test him?
Did he doubt you?
I don't think so.
The imperial decree has arrived.
Greetings, Princess Yong'an.
Greetings, Commander Wei.
Congratulations, Your Highness.
Please accept the decree, Your Highness.
"The daughter of Prince Qi, Yong'an,
has reached the age of twenty.
She is gentle, kind, honest,
and possesses fine behavior.
Lord of Jianding
has an outstanding appearance
and noble character.
I hereby appoint this compatible match
to a union.
The wedding will be held
on the 18th day of the 11th month.
Such an honor
must be appreciated."
Your Highness, you are of noble status,
while Lord Pei is an outstanding talent.
You are truly a match in heaven.
His Majesty personally appointed
a fine match to you.
Accept the decree, Your Highness.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
(Imperial decree)
My Lord,
Miss Jiang sends the gardener
to ask about Yan Shuangqiao.
Is it really not His Majesty?
Aside from him,
someone seems to be plotting
these days.
Madam Rongguo?
Don't tell Jiang Ci about it.
She will be worried.
True.
The wedding
is worrying her now.
Yifei,
send a request over.
We are going to meet Madam Rongguo.
My Lord
She will surely
use Yan Shuangjiao as leverage
to negotiate with me.
Whatever the case may be,
we will eventually meet her.
Yes, My Lord.
Who are you?
I can't believe Prince Qi
and the maidservant beside him
have such a story.
Rong Yudie?
I suppose we have met
a few times before.
Unexpectedly,
we will soon become in-laws
when we meet again.
We are not in-laws.
Good to hear that.
If we can't become in-laws,
let's be partners.
Let's break this marriage.
Since both of us
don't wish for them to marry,
why not stop the wedding?
By then,
you can take your disciple
and leave this place,
and I can reconcile with my son.
I have my ways to get Ci out of here.
I don't need your help.
Are you sure?
I'm holding you in control now.
What do you think you can do?
Even if you manage to sneak into
the palace on the wedding day
and save Jiang Ci,
how will you get out
of Qingkang with her?
Whether you sneak in or leave,
it's a tall order
for you.
But for me,
it's a walk in the park.
I don't trust you.
Do you know Ci was attacked
in the palace?
What did you say?
Keeping the news of Jiang Ci's
accident under wraps,
except for His Majesty,
who else could've done that?
Xie Che.
Exactly.
Xie Che did that.
He killed Prince Qi before,
and now his daughter.
He landed me into trouble before,
and now my son.
I hate him to the core.
All you need to do is
tell everything you know
on the wedding day,
and both you and Jiang Ci will be safe.
What do you want?
I love my son,
and you care for your disciple.
We are doing this
for the sake of our children.
Once it's done,
we will achieve our goals,
and let's not meet ever again.
Commander Wei,
we met again.
Hand her over,
and I can pretend nothing has happened.
She won't go with you.
We have joined hands.
I'm afraid the collaboration
may not be consensual.
Come with me.
She's right.
I agreed to collaborate with her.
Only by uncovering the truth
from back then
can Ci and I be freed,
and many others
can also be freed.
(I will take good care of you)
on behalf of your father.
Do you know who tried to harm me?
Ms. Du intended to frame His Majesty
with Miss Jiang's poisoning case!
You can go to Jiang Village with me.
His Majesty personally appointed
a fine match to you.
Congratulations, Your Highness.
The Emperor is our common enemy.
Our goal is to stop the wedding.
The wedding day
is the best opportunity for our action.
I believe Commander Wei
won't miss out on it.
Whether we are enemies or allies
depends on your decision.
If it weren't for Xiao Haitian,
the Yueluo people wouldn't have
ended up in this tragic state.
Why bother to demand justice
for a betrayer?
Someone used saffron crocus on her
before she went into labor.
That's too big a risk to take, Madam.
What are you after?
He ruined my whole life
for his throne.
An eye for an eye.
I want him to lose the throne.
I want him to step down.
What's next, then?
Naturally, a new monarch will appear.
But it has nothing to do with me.
You went to so much trouble
just for a personal grudge?
Is that not enough of a reason?
Commander Wei,
don't underestimate
the hatred of a woman.
What is your plan, Madam?
Both of us will join hands
and force him to tell the truth.
I want Prince Qi's case
to resurface.
Madam,
what do you expect me to do?
The Light Guards are well-trained
and wield immense power.
Even the Changfeng Guards admired them.
I would want you to do me a favor
on that day.
If your plan fails,
I will have to pay
with my life.
But if the plan succeeds,
you can
avenge your sister
and take Jiang Ci away with you.
Do you dare?
Given the current situation,
stopping the wedding
is the common goal
of you and Madam Rongguo.
She intends to use Prince Qi's case
to force His Majesty to step down.
Young Master, aren't you worried
about how to deal with His Majesty?
If Rong Yudie comes forward,
we can lead her to uncover the truth.
Then, we will benefit
from their discord.
However, Rong Yudie seems
to be meticulous.
Please reconsider, My Lord.
Reconsider?
Yueluo can't wait any longer.
Deputy Commander Yi,
you aren't part of us.
You don't know how eager we are.
Mr. Ping, this is unfair.
Ever since I followed Commander Wei,
I have been doing my best
on every mission.
What now?
I'm an outsider?
I didn't mean
Enough said.
To uncover the truth,
we've been waiting in the darkness
in Qingkang for years,
and many of our kin have sacrificed.
Yan Shuangqiao is the only witness
in Prince Qi's case.
Now, Rong Yudie has her on her side.
Rong Yudie's plan
is inevitable.
She can help us
to stop the wedding
and maybe even get His Majesty
to confess the truth.
But does Yan Shuangqiao truly want to
work with Madam Rongguo?
I talked to her.
She's determined.
All we can do is to be prepared.
If the plan succeeds,
a new monarch
will take over.
I can use my position
in the imperial court
to encourage the Crown Prince
to grant a general amnesty
for Yueluo.
It seems
you have already made up your mind.
Your Highness,
I picked up some news
from the Internal Affairs Bureau.
They didn't arrest anyone
from outside the palace recently.
Sell the accessories to get some money.
These are rare books.
I'm not sure what kind of books
your sister likes,
but it's always good to read more.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Your Highness.
Miss,
Young Master relays a message to you.
Your master has been found
and is currently safe.
Really?
Where is she now?
Young Master asks you not to worry.
You will meet with her very soon.
Young Master also says
that since you are engaged to him,
he will definitely protect you.
♪The slanting sunray refuses to leave♪
♪The moon is fading off♪
♪Frost on the sword, string of the bow♪
♪Bond people together♪
♪The wind heading north and
the wild geese returning from the south♪
♪Who can meet again?♪
♪Looking at the mountains far away
and seeing everything red♪
♪Immersed in the passing years♪
♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪
♪Yet now I am left wandering
in this life♪
♪Faint memories of the past♪
♪All tell of parting sorrows♪
♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪
♪Amidst the wind, I suddenly look back♪
♪The face that feels so dear to me♪
♪Where are you now?♪
♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪
♪Looking back, it seems like a dream♪
♪Don't forget each other
even if we're far apart♪
♪Don't waste time♪
♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪
♪Taste all the vicissitudes of life
in a flash♪
♪Though nothing is permanent♪
♪I wish you well♪